Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Lionel Hampton
Born: April 20, 1908
Died: August 31, 2002 (aged 94)
Bio: Lionel Leo Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor. Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones.
Known for:
- Hamp and Getz (1955)
- The Lionel Hampton Art Tatum Buddy Rich Trio (1955)
- You Better Know It!!! (1964)
- The Lionel Hampton Quintet (1954)
- For The Love Of Music (1995)